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flounced

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verb

past tense of flounce

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flounced
Adjective
  • Its seven sweeping residences are accented with blues and fringed curtains, stretching the width of the island’s sandbank with plenty of privacy.
    Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
  • As Wilson moved on the arrival carpet for the 2026 ACM Awards, the fringed fabric of her skirt playful swung, creating movement.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
Verb
  • Then Surge zipped through a tunnel and pranced around the ring.
    Ross Mantle, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • Troy — who is a Pony of the Americas, according to his owners, the Beaulieu family — pranced around his yard upon exiting the hospital trailer, receiving pets and apples.
    Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Cyndi Lauper didn’t hold back when a heckler interrupted her opening night in Las Vegas, firing back mid-show with an expletive-laced response that quickly drew cheers from the crowd.
    Kennedy French, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Armed with laced cigarettes and a passion for taking things too far, Paul tests the bonds of everyone involved.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In a large bowl or resealable bag, mix together ¼ cup shiro (white) miso, ¼ cup creamy peanut butter, ¼ cup shoyu (soy sauce), ¼ cup packed light brown sugar, ¼ cup beer, any kind, 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated, and 2 tsp.
    Sheldon Simeon, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The German served up wiener schnitzel the following year, while in 1988 Scotland’s Sandy Lyle laid on some haggis – sheep’s offal minced, spiced and served in its stomach, and plated up to the sound of bagpipes.
    Don Riddell, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Jane Fonda and Julia Louis-Dreyfus both embraced powerhouse glamour in black sequined gowns with sleeves and high necklines.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
  • His widow, Erika Kirk, was at this weekend’s dinner, visibly distraught as she was escorted out in her sequined cream dress.
    Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Some new names and familiar faces who strutted their stuff this year included Brooks Nader, Camille Kostek, Alix Earle, Molly Sims and Katie Austin, who is expecting her first child.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
  • The ‘90s supermodel strutted down the runway at W South Beach for Sports Illustrated’s show, no doubt the most anticipated event of Miami Swim Week, which wrapped Sunday.
    Madeleine Marr June 1, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • At last Sun Ra sashayed onstage.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Dancing With the Stars pro Gleb Savchenko and troupe member Marcquet Hill sashayed their way onto Tuesday's episode of the long-running CBS soap as a couple of hip-thrusting bachelorette party dancers.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The hero look includes a relaxed overshirt with patch pockets and an unconstructed jacket paired with wide-leg trousers in lightweight, breathable fabrics with stretch for movement and embroidered with the team crest.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
  • Encouraging words embroidered on pillowcases in VIP suites and McLaren orange are woven into staff uniforms and hotel accents throughout.
    Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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“Flounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flounced. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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